India

Nationwide Strike on July 9 Disrupts Key Sectors Across India

09 Jul 2025 09:14 AM IST

Over 25 crore workers across India join the July 9 Bharat Bandh to protest government policies seen as anti-worker and pro-corporate.

PM Modi Receives Brazil’s Highest Civilian Honour, Marks 26th Global Award

09 Jul 2025 02:25 AM IST

PM Modi receives Brazil’s highest civilian honour, marking his 26th global award and further strengthening India-Brazil ties.

Bharat Bandh Tomorrow: Will Schools, Banks Be Closed on July 9? Full Advisory Here

09 Jul 2025 00:03 AM IST

Bharat Bandh on July 9: Find out if schools, banks, and public services will remain closed. Full list of expected shutdowns here.

Trump says US close to striking major trade deal with India

08 Jul 2025 21:06 PM IST

US President Donald Trump says the United States is close to finalizing a major trade deal with India, signaling strong economic ties.

Centre Denies Blocking Reuters on X, Blames Platform for Delay

08 Jul 2025 19:44 PM IST

India's Ministry of Electronics and IT denied blocking Reuters accounts on X, claiming no fresh July 3 order was issued. The Centre accused the platform of "unnecessarily exploiting technicalities" and delaying restoration.

Spot the ISS Over India This Week as Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Orbits Earth

08 Jul 2025 19:17 PM IST

The International Space Station (ISS), carrying India’s Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, will be visible across Indian skies this week. Here’s how and when you can spot it.

Who Is JNIM? Al-Qaeda-Linked Group Responsible for Abduction of Indians in West Africa

08 Jul 2025 19:04 PM IST

JNIM, a terrorist group linked to al-Qaeda, abducted three Indian nationals in Mali on July 1. The Indian government has condemned the act and is working with local authorities for their safe release.

X Voices Concern Over Press Freedom After Reuters Blocked in India

08 Jul 2025 18:24 PM IST

X claims Indian govt blocked 2,355 accounts including Reuters, citing press censorship and exploring legal steps.

‘Only One Rafale Lost, Not to Pakistan, But to…’: Dassault CEO Clarifies

08 Jul 2025 18:10 PM IST

Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier debunks Pakistan's claims of downing three Rafale jets, stating that a single aircraft was lost due to technical failure, not enemy fire, during Operation Sindoor.

‘Murma ji, Covid’: BJP Demands Apology from Mallikarjun Kharge Over Remarks

08 Jul 2025 18:00 PM IST

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge faces BJP backlash for remarks on President Murmu and ex-President Kovind. BJP accuses Congress of anti-Dalit and anti-Adivasi mindset.

Hindi or Marathi? Why Maharashtra’s Language Debate Is Back

08 Jul 2025 15:56 PM IST

The Hindi language debate in Maharashtra has escalated after the state government withdrew its education policy, prompting rare political unity and street-level tensions across the state.

No Role in Choosing Jyoti Malhotra, Kerala Tourism Minister Asserts

08 Jul 2025 15:41 PM IST

Kerala Tourism Minister Mohammed Riyas clarified that the state had no role in selecting YouTuber Jyoti Malhotra, who is under arrest for alleged spying for Pakistan. CPI condemned BJP's allegations as politically motivated.